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Longboat Key

Rabbi Katz
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
After eight years, Katz to leave temple

Rabbi Jonathan Katz hopes his successor will share his love for the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Muller
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
Muller bottles love of wine, glasswork

Sands Point resident George Muller combines his passions for wine and glasswork in lectures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sydelle Pittas at the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's first official charter meeting in October 2014.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
Sydelle Pittas championed giving back

Pittas, the founder of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key, died April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ayla Balfour, 2, and Ariana Iannello, 1
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
Little mermaids make splash

Cousins Ayla Blair Balfour, 2, and Ariana Caroline Iannello, 1, visited Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Richard Magnus and Larry Marthaler died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A conceptual site plan depicts a mixed-use community with residential use and a reduced commercial footprint. A pool and community center would provide a buffer for the property.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 13, 2016
Residential development: A home run for Whitney Beach?

Whitney Beach owner seeks referendum

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 13, 2016
Town explores dredging inlet to Beer Can Island

North Shore Road residents are organizing in support of a wider opening for the north-end lagoon.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 12, 2016
Democratic Club discusses the election

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its final luncheon of the season April 12, at Portofino Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
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The owners of the Harbour Square office complex plan to add a residential unit.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2016
Harbour Square owner requests referendum

Voters may decide whether the office complex on Gulf of Mexico Drive can be redeveloped into a mixed-use plaza with a penthouse residence.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key crosswalks have created controversy on the island.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2016
USF program to address Longboat crosswalk safety

The state-funded WalkWise Florida will host three free workshops addressing pedestrian safety at the Longboat Key fire station this month.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 10, 2016
Sutton Place holds snowbird send-off

Sutton Place hosted an end-of-season party April 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 10, 2016
Winding Oaks hosts beach bash

Sixty-six residents attended Winding Oaks’ annual end-of-season beach party April 10, at Bay Isles Beach Club.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 9, 2016
Longboat the Key to new exhibit

Longboat Key Center for the Arts hosted ‘The Best of Longboat Key’ art opening April 9.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 9, 2016
Longboat Library closes the book on season

More than 30 Longboat Library volunteers attended an end-of-season luncheon April 9, at Café Don Giovanni.

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